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Infected iPhone? Duh!

Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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New 'Duh' worm hits jailbroken iPhones, stealing data and enrolling devices in a botnet, signalling significant security risks for users.
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Red Dead Redemption slated for April 2010

Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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Rockstar Games reveals release window for highly-anticipated title, Red Dead Redemption, and confirms trailer launch date.
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New Mass Effect 2 character trailer revealed

Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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BioWare reveals new trailer featuring Tali in upcoming game Mass Effect 2, hinting at potential new romance storyline.
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Microsoft promote Tovia Va'aelua

Thu, 26th Nov 2009
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Tovia Va'aelua, known for his work at Microsoft NZ, is set to lead the Server and Tools Business in the Philippines from Dec 2009.
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Distributor Soft Solutions launches own product

Thu, 26th Nov 2009
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Distributor Soft Solutions transitions to vendor, launching the Business Continuity Appliance to address SMEs' gaps in cost-effective hardware failure recovery.
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Security alert for Internet Explorer

Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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Microsoft races to fix a critical flaw in Internet Explorer, affecting various Windows versions, urging users to update protections.
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Mass Effect 2 PC specs and DRM detailed

Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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BioWare releases minimum specs and DRM details for upcoming game Mass Effect 2, with disk check for retail version.
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TelstraClear looks to offshore contact centres

Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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TelstraClear is considering offshoring its inbound contact centres to the Philippines, with a loss of up to 170 customers roles in Christchurch and Kapiti.
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Website for workforce professionals

Tue, 24th Nov 2009
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Great Outcomes' Giles Potter launches a dedicated website for Workforce Planning Professionals in NZ, enhancing training and research access.
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New iPhone malware steals online banking credentials

Tue, 24th Nov 2009
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A new piece of malware based on the recent Ikee worm has the ability to steal online banking credentials from jailbroken iPhones.
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Orcon customers to enjoy

Tue, 24th Nov 2009
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Orcon announced today that YouTube traffic won't count towards its customers' data caps until the end of January 2010.
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Britain's copyright witch hunt

Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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Leaked information suggests UK's government may empower Secretary of State Peter Mandelson to enforce stringent copyright laws, sparking fears of overreach.
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Orcon contemplates mobile - but whose network?

Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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Orcon is surveying its broadband customers on mobile phone plans to find out what deal would make them change provider.
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The Internet's 2000s Top Ten

Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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Webby Awards list iPhone, social media, and YouTube among the 2000s top Internet moments, highlighting a decade of digital revolution.
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Savio Solutions buyout

Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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Fusion5 acquires Savio Solutions, creating a CRM powerhouse in New Zealand with 90 staff across NZ and Australia.
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Scam puts Twilight fans at risk

Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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Twilight fans are being targeted by cybercriminals using fake Stephanie Meyer interview sites to steal financial data and install malware, warns PC Tools.
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Bebo UK offers one-click child protection

Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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Bebo introduces 'CEOP Report' button for UK users, allowing instant reporting of child abuse and grooming online, enhancing child protection measures.
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Expansion could double reseller margins

Thu, 19th Nov 2009
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WatchGuard's expansion into messaging and content security could see reseller profits soar, doubling margins in the next 1-2 years.
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$2 million in stock reduced to ashes

Thu, 19th Nov 2009
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The fire that destroyed Corporate Consumables' Mt Wellington premises on Tuesday afternoon claimed more than $2 million worth of stock.
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App for wheelchairs on its way

Thu, 19th Nov 2009
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Dynamic Controls has launched an app for iPhone and iPod Touch, providing real-time wheelchair data and diagnostics, plus appliance control via Bluetooth.